“Yesterday ranks insanely high on my days of professional fulfillment. Had it not been for the clinics you run, I never would have met Aaron, and given the complex nature of his particular case, it is unlikely he would have been granted asylum without some assistance from counsel.” – Jessica Lisak, Senior Associate, WilmerHale
Attorney Jessica Lisak met Aaron* in 2013 while volunteering at the Massachusetts Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Aaron was seeking assistance preparing for his asylum interview and had already been turned away by two other organizations who were unable to help him.
Jessica agreed to take the case, under supervision from a partner and another attorney at the firm. The team spent the next two years compiling affidavits and conducting research to bolster Aaron’s asylum application leading up to a hearing this Spring.
Aaron was granted asylum this August and the team will continue working with him to file applications for his wife and children.
*Client’s name has been changed to protect his privacy.
